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Fish Lake task force area wetlands description and waterfowl values / Donald A. Sexton, Timothy Sopuck and Richard A. Wishart.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: MB : 1984. Ducks Unlimited Canada,Description: vi, 61 (26) p. : maps ; 28 cmOnline resources: Abstract: This report describes the biological and physical characteristics as well as limitations to waterfowl of Fish Lake, Oak Island Marsh (Buffalo Lake), Oak Lake and Spruce Lake. All basins do support and are capable of sustaining higher populations of waterfowl under managed conditions.Some factors such as inherent soil fertility cannot be effectively enhanced. However, through drawdowns and water level management, the existing wetlands can be developed to increase duck production above present levels. Criteria necessary to develop and manage the areas are summarized. Waterfowl benefits and values over present conditions are reported. Total annual values for both production and staging are listed.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-44).

This report describes the biological and physical characteristics as well as limitations to waterfowl of Fish Lake, Oak Island Marsh (Buffalo Lake), Oak Lake and Spruce Lake. All basins do support and are capable of sustaining higher populations of waterfowl under managed conditions.Some factors such as inherent soil fertility cannot be effectively enhanced. However, through drawdowns and water level management, the existing wetlands can be developed to increase duck production above present levels. Criteria necessary to develop and manage the areas are summarized. Waterfowl benefits and values over present conditions are reported. Total annual values for both production and staging are listed.

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